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Those that have Comcast as their carrier for MLB Extra Innings will, yet again, find that HD is not an option for them.

Subscribers that have contacted Comcast inquiring as to whether Extra Innings will be shown this season have been informed that they will not, “due to bandwidth issues.”

This is the same commentary that was delivered to customers last year.

The Business of Sports Network contacted Comcast’s corporate communications earlier in the week in an effort to get a definitive explanation as to why the carrier is not showing games in High-Def, as “lack of bandwidth” seems vague, at best.

Asked why, [Comcast spokeswoman Jenni Moyer] said it wasn't because the cable operator didn't have room on its system for the HD games which require more capacity.

"It's most likely because we don't have an agreement to carry it in HD," she said.

As mentioned, we look forward to hearing exactly why Comcast is not carrying EI in High-Definition.

As for those using DirecTV as their carrier, the news is much better. As further reported by TV Predictions:

DIRECTV has said it will offer up to 40 Extra Innings games a week in HD, although the high-def coverage will cost an additional $50 over the standard package of $179.

For those keeping score, DirecTV carried 10 games in HD last season.

As we reported extensively last year, EchoStar’s DISH Network was not part of the group of carriers that reached agreement with MLB to provide MLB Extra Innings. The providers that did reach agreement to carry EI, and partner with MLB on the upcoming MLB Network are: